Online Privacy Statement
A. INTRODUCTION
Edward Jones respects your privacy and recognizes the importance of protecting your personal information. This Online Privacy Statement is intended to be read in conjunction with the Edward Jones Privacy Notice, which is also available on our Web site. The Privacy Notice addresses the privacy practices of Edward Jones as opposed to our Online Privacy Statement, which only addresses our privacy practices online.
B. ONLINE INFORMATION COLLECTION
1. Personal Information
You can visit and browse the Edward Jones Web site and find out about our services, check on career opportunities, get a quote update, and access other information without providing Edward Jones with your personal information. Edward Jones collects personal information when it is voluntarily submitted by clients or visitors. This information is used by Edward Jones and its affiliates to offer you the highest level of service, complement our marketing and research efforts, and ensure compatibility among top browsers. Personal information may also be used in aggregate for us to learn about our Internet-using customers. Personal information you provide online is not disclosed to external organizations, other than businesses who provide services on behalf of Edward Jones, unless we are required or permitted to do so by law.
2. IP Addresses
Edward Jones Web servers collect your Internet Protocol (IP) address for the purpose of system administration and internal reporting of aggregate information. We use this information to improve our Web site, develop marketing, monitor Web site performance, and better meet client needs. When you request pages from our Web site, our servers log your IP address. Using IP addresses, we can determine the domain names of Internet service providers (ISPs) used to access the Edward Jones Web site. The domain names are not personally identifying, which means that -- with the exception of AccountLink users -- a Web site visitor's session is logged, but remains anonymous.
3. Cookies
Edward Jones Web site functions are based, in part, on your browser's ability to accept cookie files. Cookies are pieces of information that a Web site transfers to your hard drive. Cookies allow you to more easily navigate our Web site and customize Web site features that are updated each time you visit the site. For example, our Web site uses cookies to direct you to your financial advisor's home page and to help you build a personalized list of stock quotes.
Cookies also help us track repeat visits to the Web site. Most browsers are initially set-up to accept cookies. You may set your preferences to refuse cookies; however, this may limit your access to some areas of the Web site, and prohibits your use of AccountLink.
C. LINKS
Our Web site may contain links to other Web sites. Please be aware that Edward Jones is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of other Web sites.
D. E-MAIL
For the purposes of improving our service and adhering to regulatory requirements, your e-mail communication may be reviewed, monitored or acted upon by Edward Jones associates including, but not limited to, financial advisors.
Since AccountLink is a secure, User ID and password protected site, email messages are secured using encryption while in transit. Messages sent on the public Web site are not encrypted.
E. CHANGES TO THIS STATEMENT
Edward Jones reserves the right to change this privacy statement at anytime. Changes are effective to the Online Privacy Statement immediately upon posting to this site.
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